Let’s face it.
Chicken can get boring. Really boring.
There are times that I want chicken, but I am tired of some of the usual ways I prepare it, and need something fresh and new.
Ok, well, it has been a while since I inundated you with cheese, tomato and basil recipes so I figured.. it was time.
You know I can barely resist this combo in appetizers and snacks, so bringing it to the dinner table was even better. This chicken was so delicious and flavorful and a perfect combo of some of my favorite ingredients. I especially love the drizzle of balsamic reduction as a finishing touch. This recipe pleased my family, but would impress dinner guests as well. Versatile, delicious and not a boring chicken recipe. Just what I was looking for!
Caprese Chicken
3 – 6 oz chicken breasts pounded about a 1/2 inch thick and then cut in half
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tblsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 roma tomatoes, cut into 12 very thin slices
8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into twelve very thin slices
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
Thinly sliced basil leaves
After pounding the chicken and cutting the pounded pieces in half, set the 6 chicken breasts aside in a ziploc plastic bag. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, italian seasoning, salt and peper together in a small bowl. Pour over chicken in plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
After chicken has marinated, heat large saute pan and spray with cooking spray. Cook chicken breasts about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Turn off heat. Place two tomato slices on each piece of chicken. Lightly salt and pepper tomato. Place two slices of thinly sliced mozzarella on top of each tomato. Cover pan and let sit in hot pan until cheese is melted. In small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and cook for about 2-3 more minutes until it is thick, syrupy and reduced. Drizzle over chicken, tomato and cheese stack. Sprinkle basil leaves on top and serve.
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